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Judo helps fight xenophobia in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - In a newly renovated white building in a South African township about 20 children in judogi and others in school uniforms tumble around on a tatami under the watchful eye of a coach.

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The air in South African Highveld cities smells foul in the winter: here's why

People living in South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg have been subject to pungent smells in the air similar to rotten eggs. It’s not the first time citizens have complained about the smell which is related to polluted air. We asked Rebecca Garland an expert in air quality and climate change…

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Stormers dominate second half to beat Bulls in maiden URC final

Johannesburg (AFP) - A much improved second half performance from the Stormers earned an 18-13 victory over the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in an all-South Africa maiden United Rugby Championship (URC) final.

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South Africa's epochal 1976 uprisings shouldn't be reduced to a symbolic ritual

On the morning of Wednesday, 16 June 1976, young students from schools across Soweto set out on a march through the sprawling black township outside Johannesburg. The march was to amplify their opposition to the apartheid government’s new school-language policy that would see Afrikaans replace English as their main medium…

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Osimhen hits four as Nigeria create AFCON record by winning 10-0

Johannesburg (AFP) - Napoli forward Victor Osimhen scored four goals as Nigeria crushed Sao Tome e Principe 10-0 in Morocco on Monday to record the biggest victory in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying history.

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Vermeulen omitted as world champions South Africa name squad

Johannesburg (AFP) - Veteran forward Duane Vermeulen suffered double disappointment on Saturday as he was omitted from Springboks 2022 squad just minutes after his Ulster team lost a URC semi-final.

AFP

Salah-less Egypt suffer shock AFCON loss to Ethiopia

Johannesburg (AFP) - Egypt sorely missed injured captain Mohamed Salah as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat by Ethiopia on Thursday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying.

AFP

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Senegal coach wants AFCON games delayed to boost World Cup build-up

Johannesburg (AFP) - Senegal coach Aliou Cisse wants the September Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers postponed to allow the five countries representing the continent at the World Cup to play friendly matches.

AFP

Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal

Johannesburg (AFP) - Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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Injured Salah led Egypt to victory after defying Liverpool

Johannesburg (AFP) - Injured Liverpool star Mohamed Salah defied his club and captained Egypt to a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Guinea in Cairo at the weekend, according to national coach Ehab Galal.

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Sub Mohamed upstages Liverpool stars with late Egypt winner

Johannesburg (AFP) - It was billed as the Mohamed Salah versus Naby Keita show, but Mostafa Mohamed took centre stage with a late winner as Egypt beat Guinea 1-0 on Sunday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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Mane grabs hat-trick for Senegal and hints at leaving Liverpool

Johannesburg (AFP) - Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick as Senegal overcame Benin 3-1 on Saturday in the first match of their Africa Cup of Nations title defence, and hinted that he will not be at Liverpool next season.

AFP

South Africans splash into mermaiding as a sport

Johannesburg (AFP) - A dozen South Africans dressed as mermaids and mermen frolic in a Johannesburg pool, mimicking the movement of the mystical sea creatures.

AFP

Winning debut for French coach Gasset as Ivory Coast thump Zambia

Johannesburg (AFP) - French coach Jean-Louis Gasset made a winning debut as boss of the Ivory Coast on Friday when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts beat Zambia 3-1 in a Group H opener in Yamoussoukro.

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Sliti stars as Tunisia run riot against 10-man Equatorial Guinea

Johannesburg (AFP) - Naim Sliti scored and created two other goals as Qatar World Cup qualifiers Tunisia began a four-match build-up this month by hammering 10-man Equatorial Guinea 4-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Marikana victims rally in South Africa as Ramaphosa sued

EFF rallied with survivors of Marikana shooting in Johannesburg where a lawsuit against the president is being heard.

AFP

Teen Afena-Gyan among the goals as Ghana romp to AFCON victory

Johannesburg (AFP) - AS Roma teenager Felix Afena-Gyan, 19, scored as Ghana cruised to a 3-0 win over Madagascar on Wednesday and claimed the leadership of Group E as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying kicked off.

AFP

Orlando Pirates lose and fail to qualify for Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - A three-match bid by Orlando Pirates to play in Africa next season ended in failure on Monday when they fell 2-0 to SuperSport United in the final match of the South African Premiership season.

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Africa beckons for Royal after dramatic draw with Orlando Pirates

Johannesburg (AFP) - Royal AM equalised in added time to draw 2-2 with Orlando Pirates in the South African Premiership on Friday, and move closer to playing in Africa just 10 months after becoming a top-flight club.

AFP

Finalists Orlando Pirates vow to avoid another Moroccan mauling

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African club Orlando Pirates aim to dispel the belief that they are easy prey for Moroccan rivals by defeating Renaissance Berkane in the CAF Confederation Cup final in Uyo, Nigeria, on Friday.

The Independent UK

Graeme Storm recalls ‘surreal’ US PGA adventure after battle with Rory McIlroy

His famous victory over McIlroy came on the third extra hole in the 2017 South African Open in Johannesburg

AFP

Late goal spree takes Moroccan club Berkane to CAF Cup final

Johannesburg (AFP) - Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane scored three goals from the 79th minute to defeat Democratic Republic of Congo visitors TP Mazembe 4-1 on Sunday and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup final.

AFP

Springbok Jantjies arrested for allegedly damaging airline property

Johannesburg (AFP) - Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies was detained on Sunday in Johannesburg and charged with causing malicious damage to property, a police spokesman said.

AFP

Orlando Pirates reach CAF Cup final despite shock home defeat

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African club Orlando Pirates reached the CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday despite a shock 1-0 loss to Libyan visitors Al Ahly Tripoli in a semi-final second leg.

AFP

Ahly stay on track for third straight CAF Champions League title

Johannesburg (AFP) - Mohamed Sherif equalised in added time for Al Ahly of Egypt as they drew 2-2 at Entente Setif of Algeria on Saturday to stay on course for an unprecedented third straight CAF Champions League title.

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